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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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